The slow-paced three- to four-mile walk is to show the beauty of the wetlands, as well as to demonstrate the need to preserve them as one connected park. Right now, they are designated simply as government land.
The walk will wind through and past fields, streams and lakes.
For more than two years, the Scharys have proposed that the wetlands become a hiking/bicycling trail connecting Bellmore, Wantagh and North Bellmore.
Hike participants should wear long-sleeved clothing and comfortable hiking boots, walking shoes or sneakers. The Scharys encourage people to bring their cameras.
Children over age 7 are welcome. The rain date is Sunday, July 28. Hikers should meet in the Wantagh Middle School parking lot across from the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter on Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh.
For more information, contact the Scharys at (516) 826-8339.
